The Blues Guitar Show

Latest Episodes:

Episode #50 Improvising Solos Oct 25, 2021

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In this episode I talk you through how to unlock the fret board and start making those blues solos sing! We look at an exercise that will help you play the major pentatonic scale across three octaves.
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When: November 14th 5-6pm GMT

Where: Online via Google Meet

Price $25/pp

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Episode #49 Simple Spanish Guitar Oct 18, 2021

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In this episode I talk you through how to play a cool Spanish sounding part using the minor scale.
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This online workshop will give you all the tools you need to get started creating your own improvisations, songs and freestyles on the guitar.

When: November 14th 5-6pm GMT

Where: Online via Google Meet

Price $25/pp

https://calendly.com/ben-thebluesguitarshow/freestylin-the-blues-workshop

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Episode #48 Clapton - Classic Riffs Oct 10, 2021

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Continuing with the theme of classic acoustic guitar riffs, in this episode we go through the chord sequence for the Clapton version of the classic 100 year old song 'Nobody Knows You When You're Down and Out'
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This online workshop will give you all the tools you need to get started creating your own improvisations, songs and freestyles on the guitar.

When: November 14th 5-6pm GMT

Where: Online via Google Meet

Price $25/pp

https://calendly.com/ben-thebluesguitarshow/freestylin-the-blues-workshop

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Episode #47 Eagles - Classic Riffs Oct 03, 2021

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In this episode I take you through another classic riff, this time by the Eagles. This is a beautiful piece of music and one of my favourite things to play when I'm just strumming on the sofa.
Don't forget to get access to the TAB for this song please subscribe to our mailing list at www.benmartin-music.com or shoot me an email benmartinmusic@live.co.uk
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This online workshop will give you all the tools you need to get started creating your own improvisations, songs and freestyles on the guitar.

When: November 14th 5-6pm GMT

Where: Online via Google Meet

Price $25/pp

https://calendly.com/ben-thebluesguitarshow/freestylin-the-blues-workshop

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Episode #46 The Jimmy Page Riff You Need to Know Sep 26, 2021

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In this episode I talk you through one of my absolute favorite things to play on the acoustic guitar.
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This online workshop will give you all the tools you need to get started creating your own improvisations, songs and freestyles on the guitar.

When: November 14th 5-6pm GMT

Where: Online via Google Meet

Price $25/pp

https://calendly.com/ben-thebluesguitarshow/freestylin-the-blues-workshop

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Episode #45 Tasty Jazz Chords Sep 19, 2021

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In this episode I talk you through a simple and fun jazz chord sequence using major and minor 7th chords.
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This online workshop will give you all the tools you need to get started creating your own improvisations, songs and freestyles on the guitar.

When: November 14th 5-6pm GMT

Where: Online via Google Meet

Price $25/pp

https://calendly.com/ben-thebluesguitarshow/freestylin-the-blues-workshop

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Episode #44 Keeping it Simple Sep 13, 2021

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In this episode I talk you through a nice little melodic pattern using the 1 4 and 5 chords we often see in the blues.
For more info, courses and to book your online lesson head to www.benmartin-music.com

This online workshop will give you all the tools you need to get started creating your own improvisations, songs and freestyles on the guitar.

When: November 14th 5-6pm GMT

Where: Online via Google Meet

Price $25/pp

https://calendly.com/ben-thebluesguitarshow/freestylin-the-blues-workshop

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Episode #43 No Nonsense Music Theory Sep 06, 2021

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In this episode I talk you though the music theory you need to know surrounding the major scale and key signatures.
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This online workshop will give you all the tools you need to get started creating your own improvisations, songs and freestyles on the guitar.

When: November 14th 5-6pm GMT

Where: Online via Google Meet

Price $25/pp

https://calendly.com/ben-thebluesguitarshow/freestylin-the-blues-workshop

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Episode #42 One Lick Country Solos Aug 30, 2021

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In this episode I talk you through my favorite lick in all of country music. This one riff will have you playing whole solos in no time at all, so pull up a chair, grab your guitar and lets get jamming!
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This online workshop will give you all the tools you need to get started creating your own improvisations, songs and freestyles on the guitar.

When: November 14th 5-6pm GMT

Where: Online via Google Meet

Price $25/pp

https://calendly.com/ben-thebluesguitarshow/freestylin-the-blues-workshop

Support the show

To become a MEMBER and get access to over 2 Years of guitar lessons for just $5/Month head to https://www.buzzsprout.com/950998/subscribe

Episode #41 The 3 Things You Need to Practice Daily Aug 23, 2021

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In this episode I take you through the three things you need to practice daily to get the guitar progress you're looking for.
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To schedule a 1-on-1 session email benmartinmusic@live.co.uk

This online workshop will give you all the tools you need to get started creating your own improvisations, songs and freestyles on the guitar.

When: November 14th 5-6pm GMT

Where: Online via Google Meet

Price $25/pp

https://calendly.com/ben-thebluesguitarshow/freestylin-the-blues-workshop

Support the show

To become a MEMBER and get access to over 2 Years of guitar lessons for just $5/Month head to https://www.buzzsprout.com/950998/subscribe